CPSC 231: Assignment submission guidelines

General requirements:

1) Make sure you read the assignment specifications for each assignment! 

2) Unless otherwise noted in the individual assignment specification, the assignment must be completed with a Unix script in the following fashion:

• At the Unix prompt begin the script session
• Display your source code (via the "cat" command)
• Compile your program
• Run your program.  Since this is the only opportunity that you have to demonstrate to your marker how your program works make sure that you demonstrate all functions completely.  Also, many assignments may require that you all run the programs with the same input data and the same cases (or else you will lose marks).
• End the script session
• Print out the script in the printers in Math Sciences (via the "lpr" command)
• Hand in your assignment in the appropriate drop box for your lab section (located on the second floor of the Math Sciences building)

3) (For the assignments which involve writing computer programs A3 - A7).  As well as handing in a paper printout of the assignment (requirement no. 2 above) you must electronically submit your assignment while logged into Unix with the utility program called "submit".  More details on how to use this program (and the complementary program "showstuff") will be provided in labs during the semester.

4) Each assignment should have the following information on the inside cover (not the outside cover)  

• Your Name
• Your University Identification Number
• The course name (CPSC) and number (231)
• The Lab that you are registered in
• The Assignment Number

5) Assignments must reflect your individual work - you are not allowed to copy the work of other students.  Any suspected cases of cheating will be forwarded onto the Dean of Science, which may result in penalties such as failing the course or even expulsion from the university.

6) Assignments are due at 4 PM on the indicated due date.  Late assignments will not be accepted.  In the cases where there are extenuating circumstances (e.g., illness) the student must present the appropriate documentation (e.g., a doctor's note) to the Course Instructor.  Extensions cannot be granted by the Lab Instructors / Teaching Assistants.

7) You must attempt in a substantial fashion at least 5 out of 7 assignments in order to get a C- or higher in the course.